24" Counter-Depth fridge/freezer (78 7/8" x 23 1/2" x 23 7/8")

7 years ago

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We are looking at the Bosch 24" Counter-depth bottom freezer 500 series. Dimensions are not standard; it's taller and less wide than most: 78 7/8" x 23 1/2" x
23 7/8". It holds 11 cu, which is certainly on the small side. I'm not finding complaints in online reviews re: capacity limitations. We are a family of 2, hoping to becoming a family 3. Our fridge and freezer are never full (except a few times of year like holidays and parties) and we have a smaller kitchen so this would be a huge space saver for us. Anyone with experience with a smaller unit?

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H B

7 years ago

We have a counter depth and also have an undercounter fridge that we use for drinks. Only "issue" we have run into with counter depth is that large pizza box does not fit inside. Ymmv.

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nosoccermom
7 years ago
How frequently do you go shopping? The vast majority of Europeans have way smaller fridges and live and eat quite well :)

My next fridge will be counter depth, because the rear 10" are stuck-on old dips, sauces, and whatever got pushed back there and "lost".
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I'm with nosoccermom. I don't have kids, but I have a lot of crap in the back of my fridge. I'm going counter depth at some point, even though I moved my fridge to the other side of the wall into the mudroom. Come to think of it now, I sure don't need to do that anymore. Scratch that. Anyway.

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I'd find somewhere else to save 6-8"
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If you have a small space, I think it's smart to consider smaller appliances. A bigger fridge is nice, but may not be worth it if it pushes you in a bad layout when you're desperate for cabinet storage and counter space.

Check out this kitchen: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/finished-1923-kitchen-with-breakfast-nook-dsvw-vd~4506819 I don't think fridge is as small as you're considering, but the 18" dishwasher really helped their layout.
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Rudebekia
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
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You could find photos of my small kitchen with these appliances if you do a search here for a thread that has 1923 kitchen with Breakfast Nook in the title.

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